Events

Calendar of Events

Looking for ways to connect, learn, and build community? Bridging Communities hosts free events that promote inclusion, belonging, and access to information. Some opportunities are created specifically for families, while others are open to professionals and the broader community. We work closely with our partners to make sure each event is welcoming. Registration is typically required so we can plan for space, snacks, and support. We look forward to seeing you.

  • Family Film Fun – Disney’s Thunderbolts! / Diversion familiar de película – Disney’s Thunderbolts!

    Southgate Cinemas 1625 SW Ringuette Street, Grants Pass, OR, United States

        Welcome to Family Film Fun - Disney's Thunderbolts! 🎬✨ We’re excited to invite you to a sensory-friendly movie experience for the whole family! Join us for a special screening of Disney's Thunderbolts, a fun and action-packed film. This screening will be sensory-friendly, meaning the lights will be dimmed, the sound will be lower, and you’re welcome to move…

  • Navigating Special Education / Navegando la educación especial

    Living Opportunities 1017 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR, United States

    Join us for a free, in-person training designed to support families navigating special education! Whether you're new to the process or just need a refresher, this workshop will help you: ✅ Understand the basics of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)✅ Get ready and feel confident for your child’s next IEP meeting✅ Learn tools…

  • Sow and Tell / Sembrar y Contar

    Children's Museum 413 W Main St, Medford, OR, United States

    Sow and Tell  Hosted by Bridging Communities, The Arc Jackson County & The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon  Saturday, May 10, 2025 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 413 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501 Join us for a peaceful and playful morning during the Children’s Museum’s regularly scheduled Sensory Friendly Hour!  Enjoy calming story time Plant your own…

    Free
  • Charla Entre Padres en Línea en Español

    🌟 Charla Entre Padres en Línea en Español 🌟 ¿Tu hijo o hija tiene alguna discapacidad?¿Quieres conectarte con otros padres con experiencias similares?¿Buscas apoyo y recursos? ¡Estamos aquí para ti!…

  • All Abilities Gaming Socials / Juegos sociales para todas las habilidades

    Ashland Senior Center 1699 Homes Ave, Ashland, OR, United States

    Looking for a fun and inclusive way for your child to connect with others? Our All Abilities Gaming Social is the perfect opportunity! ✨ Open to all skill levels, this welcoming meetup helps kids build social…

  • Guardianship & Less Restrictive Alternatives / Tutela y alternativas menos restrictivas

    Living Opportunities 1017 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR, United States

    Join us for a free, in-person training to learn about the different options families have when planning for the future. This workshop will help you better understand how to support your loved one’s independence, rights, and needs as they grow. You’ll learn about: ✅ Guardianship✅ Supported Decision Making✅ Health Care Representatives✅ Representative Payees✅ Special Needs…

  • Cafecito Con Charla

    🌻 Cafecito Con Charla🌻 ¡Únase a nosotros en Cafecito Con Charla, nuestro cálido y acogedor grupo de apoyo para familias con niños con discapacidades! 💛 ✨ Qué esperar: ✅ Compartir…

  • Building Futures Playgroup / Construyendo Futuros Grupo de Juego

    The Family Nurturing Center 825 E. Main Street, Suite A., Medford, OR, United States

      🌟 Introducing Building Futures Playgroup! 🌟 Join us every 4th Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM for a special playgroup where children of all abilities (ages 0-5) and their…

  • Paint & Snack / Pintura y Aperitivos

    Rogue River Library 412 E Main St, Rogue River, OR, United States

    Join Bridging Communities and Magical May Artistry for an afternoon where creativity meets connection! 💛 📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM📍 Rogue River Library – 412 E Main St, Rogue River, OR 97537 Enjoy a fun, relaxed space to paint, snack, and build friendships with others in the community who are raising children experiencing disability. This is a time…

  • Pickleball with Pops/Con Papás

    Fichtner-Mainwaring Park 334 Holmes Ave, Medford, OR, United States

    🎾 Join us for an evening of connection, laughter, and friendly competition! Pickleball with Pops is a special event just for dads and male caregivers raising children with disabilities. 🗓 Wednesday, June 4, 2025🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM📍 Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, 334 Holmes Ave, Medford, OR 97501 No experience? No problem! A mini lesson is included…

    Free
  • Parent Coffee / Café para padres

    Black Rock Coffee Bar 151 Rossanley Dr. #101, Medford, OR, United States

    ☕️ Parent Coffee: Connect & Recharge! ☕️ Need a break? Want to chat with other parents who share similar experiences? Looking for support and resources? Join us at Parent Coffee! 🗓 When: 1st Thursday of every month, 9am - 11am📍Where: Black Rock Coffee Bar, Medford, OR Come as you are! Whether you need a listening…